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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.66, 1,240.17 and 505.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.66, 1,240.17 and 505.65 is: 697.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.66 : 1,240.17 = 505.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.66/1,240.17 = 505.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.66x = 1,240.17 × 505.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.66x = 627,091.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,091.96/898.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.81

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